Getting started with Download as PDF (How to download multiple files in Google Drive as PDFs)

To find out more about Download as PDF by cloudHQ, go to the Download as PDF website.
To add the Download as PDF add-on, use the link below:

You can also use Download as PDF by cloudHQ directly from the website going here: Download as PDF Dashboard.

  1. Introduction
  2. Install Google Drive Add-on
  3. Using Google Drive Add-on: download multiple files in Google Drive as PDFs
  4. Video Instructions
  5. Next Steps

Introduction

Download as PDF by cloudHQ lets you quickly and securely convert and download multiple files as PDFs.

Key Features:

  1. Server-Side Conversion: All processing runs on the server, so your conversion is fast, secure, and happens in the background.
  2. Batch Processing: Easily process multiple files in a folder or the whole folder. To back up many files, select them and choose “Download as PDF”.
  3. Full Google Drive Support: Works with Google Drive. Download files as PDF straight from your Drive without installing any software.
  4. Mobile Support: Works in your web browser on any device (Windows, Mac, or mobile). No downloads needed.

Use Cases

  1. Legal & Business: Quickly turn contracts or proposals in Google Drive into secure, read-only PDFs to share with clients.
  2. Education: Teachers can turn study guides or lecture notes into PDFs so students get the same, uneditable copy on any device.
  3. Creative & Design: Designers can export Google Slides or Drawings as PDFs for client review without risk of accidental edits.
  4. Personal Record-Keeping: People can download resumes, receipts, or other documents from Google Drive as PDFs for easy storage or printing.

Install Google Drive Add-on

To use Download as PDF in Google Drive, you must install the add-on. Here’s how to install Download as PDF:

  1. Go to the Google Workspace Marketplace page: https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/convert_pdf_to_word_by_cloudhq/713054753350
  2. Click the Individual Install button:
  3. Follow the prompts. Make sure to allow all requested permissions:
  4. After installing, open Google Drive and refresh the page. When you select files and click the three dots menu, you should see the Download as PDF option:

Using Google Drive Add-on: Downloading files and documents as PDF/h2>
After installing, let’s download some files as PDFs.

  1. Go to Google Drive and select the files you want to merge.
  2. Select Download as PDF:
  3. You will be forwarded to the cloudHQ website and we will prompt you to create an account. Just click on Sign In:
  4. Once your account is created, click Convert to start conversion:
  5. When the process is finished, you can either download the files or view them in Google Drive:

Video Instructions

Next Steps

For more help and advanced options, see:

  1. Frequently Asked Questions: Download as PDF: FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
  2. How to use Download as PDF on mobile
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